Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the BA1 postcode area, covering Bath and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£367,426
Median price
£293,000
5-year trend
+67.2%
Total sales
27,130
The BA1 area has 1,237 individual postcodes with 27,130 registered sales. Prices are +7.4% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Bath. The five-year price movement is +67.2%.
A UNESCO World Heritage city with Georgian architecture, strong tourism and a premium housing market driven by desirability and limited supply.
🚆 Main station
Bath Spa
⏱️ London commute
~80 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Royal High School Bath (Outstanding)
BA1 averages £367,426, placing it in the upper-mid range. This tier often attracts a mix of professionals, families and investors, with prices +7.4% below the national average. The dataset includes 27,130 recorded sales across 1,237 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in BA1 is +67.2%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
BA1 6AX
£208,691 avg · 278 sales
BA1 6BA
£196,432 avg · 188 sales
BA1 1HZ
£283,585 avg · 185 sales
BA1 2LY
£345,906 avg · 184 sales
BA1 5NF
£185,729 avg · 173 sales
BA1 2BL
£200,364 avg · 155 sales
BA1 4DF
£120,139 avg · 150 sales
BA1 2RU
£241,428 avg · 146 sales
BA1 5HY
£329,537 avg · 143 sales
This BA1 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the BA1 postcode area is £367,426, based on 27,130 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Bath.
Properties in BA1 average £367,426, which is +7.4% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£293,000) is 20.3% below the average (£367,426), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in BA1 have moved +67.2% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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